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Translating the Name

2003 EP by Saosin

Translating the Name is the debut EP by American rock band Saosin, released on June 17, 2003 through Death Do Us Part. The album was released before Anthony Green initial departure from the band to form the rock band Circa Survive (Green later returned on Saosin's 2016 album, Along the Shadow). It is also the band's only release to feature bass guitarist Zack Kennedy, as well as the only release to not feature drummer Alex Rodriguez. Guitarist Beau Burchell stated that Rodriguez intended to track the drums for Translating the Name but had a prior commitment with his former band Open Hand before he could join. Alex Lawrence and Pat Magrath were hired as session musicians, and Magrath performed with Saosin briefly before Rodriguez joined.

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Translating the Name has been noted as one of the most influential and structured post-hardcore releases of the 2000s.[3]

Release

Translating the Name was released on June 17, 2003 through the label Death Do Us Part. A bonus disc, featuring exclusive acoustic demos, was shipped with early pre-orders.

A limited vinyl release was sold to attendees of the band’s October 2022 tour.

Reception

Translating the Name was reviewed as "excellent", with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars, by Sputnik Music.[3]

Track listing

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Charts

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Personnel

Saosin
  • Anthony Green - lead vocals, additional guitars
  • Justin Shekoski - guitar, backing vocals
  • Beau Burchell - guitar, programming, backing vocals
  • Zach Kennedy - bass
  • Pat Magrath - drums, percussion
  • Alex Lawrence - drums, percussion, Screamer
Production

References

  1. [1]
    Anderson, Rick. "Translating the Name - Saosin | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
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    Heisel, Scott (August 8, 2003). "Saosin - Translating the Name | Review". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
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    "Saosin - Translating the Name | Review". Sputnikmusic. June 25, 2008. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
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    "Top Heatseekers Albums - July 9, 2005" (PDF). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
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    "Saosin Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 27, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
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